Man charged over weapons haul

Police are trying to trace the history of nine unlicensed and unregistered guns seized from a property at Salisbury East in northern Adelaide.

The six rifles and three handguns, along with ammunition and a crossbow, were found hidden under floorboards.

A 64-year-old man has been charged and given bail.

He is to face court next month.

Acting Assistant Commissioner Michael Cornish said officers raided the property after a tip-off from the public.

"The investigations are early but it appears that one of the firearms may have been stolen previously and I wouldn't be surprised if a number of these turn up as being stolen as we conduct more enquires," he said.